List of Preservatives Canada
List of Preservatives Canada
List of Preservatives Canada
(2) (2)
Unstandardized foods Good Manufacturing Practice
(2) (2)
Unstandardized foods Good Manufacturing Practice
(3) (3)
Canned (naming the fruit); Canned (naming the vegetable) Good Manufacturing Practice
Pumping pickle, cover pickle and dry cure employed in the curing of
preserved meat or preserved meat by-product; Stout; Wine
(2) (2)
Canned applesauce If used either singly or in combination
with Iso-Ascorbic Acid, the total not to
exceed 150 p.p.m.
(3) (3)
Canned peaches 550 p.p.m.
(4) (4)
Unstandardized foods Good Manufacturing practice
(5) (5)
Canned mandarin oranges 400 p.p.m.
(2) (2)
Canned applesauce 150 p.p.m.
(3) (3)
Unstandardized foods Good Manufacturing Practice
Part 1 - Class 1 Preservatives
I.1 Iso-Ascorbic Acid Same foods as listed for Erythorbic Acid Same levels as prescribed for Erythorbic Acid
(2) (2)
Cover pickle and dry cure employed in the curing of preserved meat and When the cover pickle or dry cure is used in accordance
preserved meat by-products prepared by slow cure processes (Division 14) with label instructions, whether potassium nitrate is added
alone or in combination with sodium nitrate, the total
amount of such nitrates thereby added to each batch of
preserved meat or preserved meat by-products shall not
exceed 0.32 ounce per 100 pounds or 200 parts per
million, calculated prior to any smoking, cooking or
fermentation. When potassium nitrate is included in cover
pickle or dry cure, that is sold for use in preserved meat or
preserved meat by-products, it must be packaged
separately from any spice or seasoning
(3) (3)
Dry sausage, semi-dry sausage, preserved meat and preserved meat by- Where potassium nitrate is added alone or in combination
Part 1 - Class 1 Preservatives
products prepared by slow cure processes (Division 14) with sodium nitrate, the total amount of such nitrates
added to each batch of dry sausage, semi-dry sausage,
preserved meat or preserved meat by-products shall not
exceed 0.32 ounces per 100 pounds or 200 parts per
million, calculated prior to any smoking, cooking or
fermentation
(4) (4)
Ripened cheese, containing not more than 68% moisture on a fat free basis If used singly or in combination with sodium nitrate, the
during manufacture of which the lactic acid fermentation and salting is total not to exceed 200 p.p.m of the milk and milk
completed later than 12 hours after coagulation of the curd by food enzymes products used to make the cheese. Residue in the finished
and where the added salt is applied externally to the cheese as dry salt or in cheese not to exceed 50 p.p.m.
the form of brine
(5) (5)
Mold ripened cheese packed in hermetically sealed containers If used singly or in combination with sodium nitrate, the
total not to exceed 200 p.p.m. of the milk and milk
products used to make the cheese. Residue in the finished
cheese not to exceed 50 p.p.m.
(2) (2)
Preserved meat, except side bacon, and preserved meat by-products (Division Where potassium nitrite is added alone or in combination
14) with sodium nitrite, the total amount of such nitrites added
to each batch of preserved meat, except side bacon, or
preserved meat by-products, shall not exceed 0.32 ounce
per 100 pounds or 200 parts per million, calculated prior to
any smoking, cooking or fermentation
(3) (3)
Side bacon Where potassium nitrite is added alone or in combination
with sodium nitrite, the total amount of such nitrites added
to each batch of side bacon shall not exceed 0.19 ounce
per 100 pounds or 120 parts per million, calculated prior to
any smoking, cooking or fermentation
(4) (4)
Preserved poultry meat and preserved poultry meat by-products (Division 22) Where potassium nitrite is added alone or in combination
with sodium nitrite, the total amount of such nitrites added
to each batch of preserved poultry meat or preserved
poultry meat by-products shall not exceed 0.32 ounce per
100 pounds or 200 parts per million, calculated prior to
any smoking, cooking or fermentation
(2) (2)
Unstandardized preparations of Good Manufacturing Practice
(a) meat and meat by-product (Division 14); and
(b) poultry meat and poultry meat by-product (Division 22)
(3) (3)
Canned peaches 550 p.p.m.
(4) (4)
Unstandardized foods Good Manufacturing practice
(5) (5)
Canned mandarin oranges 400 p.p.m.
(2) (2)
Canned clams 350 p.p.m.
S.3 Sodium Iso- Same foods as listed for Erythorbic Acid Same levels as prescribed for Erythorbic Acid
Ascorbate
(2) (2)
Cover pickle and dry cure employed in the curing of preserved meat and When the cover pickle or dry cure is used in accordance
preserved meat by-products prepared by slow cure processes (Division 14) with label instructions, whether sodium nitrate is added
alone or in combination with potassium nitrate, the total
amount of such nitrates thereby added to each batch of
preserved meat or preserved meat by-products shall not
exceed 0.32 ounce per 100 pounds or 200 parts per
million, calculated prior to any smoking, cooking or
fermentation
When sodium nitrate is included in cover pickle or dry
cure, that is sold for use in preserved meat or preserved
meat by-products, it must be packaged separately from any
spice or seasoning
(3) (3)
Dry sausage, semi-dry sausage, preserved meat and preserved meat by- Where sodium nitrate is added alone or in combination
products prepared by the slow cure processes (Division 14) with potassium nitrate, the total amount of such nitrates
added to each batch of dry sausage, semi-dry sausage,
preserved meat or preserved meat by-products shall not
exceed 0.32 ounce per 100 pounds or 200 parts per
million, calculated prior to any smoking, cooking or
fermentation
Part 1 - Class 1 Preservatives
(4) (4)
Ripened cheese, containing not more than 68% moisture on a fat free basis If used singly or in combination with potassium nitrate, the
during manufacture of which the lactic acid fermentation and salting is total not to exceed 200 p.p.m. of the milk and milk
completed later than 12 hours after coagulation of the curd by food enzymes products used to make the cheese. Residue in the finished
and where the added salt is applied externally to the cheese as dry salt or in cheese not to exceed 50 p.p.m.
the form of brine
(5) (5)
Mold ripened cheese packed in hermetically sealed containers If used singly or in combination with potassium nitrate, the
total not to exceed 200 p.p.m. of the milk and milk
products used to make the cheese. Residue in the finished
cheese not to exceed 50 p.p.m.
(2) (2)
Preserved meat, except side bacon, and preserved meat by-products (Division Where sodium nitrite is added alone or in combination
14) with potassium nitrite, the total amount of such nitrites
added to each batch of preserved meat, except side
Part 1 - Class 1 Preservatives
(3) (3)
Side bacon Where sodium nitrite is added alone or in combination
with potassium nitrite, the total amount of such nitrites
added to each batch of side bacon shall not exceed 0.19
ounce per 100 pounds or 120 parts per million, calculated
prior to any smoking, cooking or fermentation
(4) (4)
Preserved poultry meat and preserved poultry meat by-products (Division 22) Where sodium nitrite is added alone or in combination
with potassium nitrite, the total amount of such nitrites
added to each batch of preserved poultry meat or
preserved poultry meat by-products shall not exceed 0.32
ounce per 100 pounds or 200 parts per million, calculated
prior to any smoking, cooking or fermentation
(5) (5)
Preserved marine mammal meat 200 p.p.m.
(2) (2)
Part 1 - Class 1 Preservatives
Preserved fish; Preserved meat (Divisions 14 and 21); Preserved meat by- Good Manufacturing Practice
product; Preserved poultry meat; Preserved poultry meat by-product; Sausage
(3) (3)
Unstandardized foods Good Manufacturing Practice
(2) (2)
Unstandardized foods [except unstandardized preparations of 1,000 p.p.m.
(a) meat and meat by-product (Division 14);
(b) fish and meat (Division 21); and
(c) poultry meat and poultry meat by-product (Division 22)]
(3) (3)
Margarine If used singly or in combination with Sorbic Acid, the total
shall not exceed 1,000 p.p.m
(4) (4)
Part 2 - Class 2 Preservatives
C.1 Calcium Sorbate Same foods as listed for Sorbic acid Same levels as prescribed for Sorbic Acid
C.1A Carnobacterium Sliced ready-to-eat cold- smoked salmon; Sliced ready-to-eat cold- Good Manufacturing Practice
divergens M35 smoked trout
(5) (5)
Brawn; Headcheese; Luncheon meat; Meat by-product loaf; Meat loaf; Good Manufacturing Practice
Meat lunch; Potted meat; Potted meat by-product; Prepared meat, except
uncooked preserved meat (Division 14); Prepared meat by-product,
except uncooked preserved meat by-product; Preserved meat, except
uncooked preserved meat (Division 14); Preserved meat by-product,
except uncooked preserved meat by-product; Sausage, except uncooked
cured sausage and uncooked fermented sausage
(6) (6)
Prepared poultry meat, except uncooked preserved poultry meat; Good Manufacturing Practice
Prepared poultry meat by-product, except uncooked preserved poultry
meat by-product; Preserved poultry meat, except uncooked preserved
poultry meat; Preserved poultry meat by-product, except uncooked
preserved poultry meat by-product
(2) (2)
Cheddar cheese; Meat by-product loaf; Meat loaf; (naming the variety) 200 p.p.m. calculated as ethyl-N-alpha-dodecanoyl-L-
Cheese; (naming the variety) Whey cheese; Pie fillings; Potted meat; arginate hydrochloride
Potted meat by- product; Prepared fish or prepared meat (Division 21);
Prepared meat; Prepared meat by- product; Prepared poultry meat;
Prepared poultry meat by-product; Preserved fish or preserved meat
(Division 21); Preserved meat; Preserved meat by- product; Preserved
poultry meat; Preserved poultry meat by-product; Processed (naming the
variety) cheese; Processed (naming the variety) cheese with (naming the
added ingredients); Sausage; Soups; Tomato catsup; Unstandardized
dips; Unstandardized sauces; Whey cheese
(3) (3)
Concentrates for unstandardized non-alcoholic carbonated beverages; 25 p.p.m. in beverages as consumed
Non-carbonated sweetened flavoured water-based beverages with
vitamin and mineral nutrients added; Unstandardized non-alcoholic
carbonated beverages
(4) (4)
Concentrates for unstandardized non-alcoholic non-carbonated flavoured 80 p.p.m. in beverages as consumed
water-based beverages; Mixes for unstandardized non-alcoholic non-
carbonated flavoured water-based beverages; Unstandardized fruit-based
beverages; Unstandardized fruit and vegetable-based beverages;
Unstandardized vegetable-based beverages; Unstandardized non-
alcoholic non-carbonated flavoured water-based beverages
(3) (3)
Antifoaming preparations 5,000 p.p.m. calculated as p-hydroxybenzoic acid. If used
in combination with propyl-p-hydroxybenzoate, sodium
salt of methyl-p-hydroxybenzoic acid or sodium salt of
propyl-p-hydroxybenzoic acid, the total amount not to
exceed 5,000 p.p.m. calculated as p-hydroxybenzoic acid.
(4) (4)
Aqueous colour formulations for use in marinades Good Manufacturing Practice. The amount of methyl-p-
hydroxybenzoate in the marinade not to exceed 40 p.p.m.
If used in combination with sodium salt of methyl-p-
hydroxybenzoate, the total amount in the marinade not to
exceed 40 p.p.m. calculated as methyl-p-hydroxybenzoate.
Part 2 - Class 2 Preservatives
(5) (5)
Aqueous colour formulations for use in unstandardized carbonated Good Manufacturing Practice. The amount of methyl-p-
flavoured beverages, unstandardized confectionery, or unstandardized hydroxybenzoate in the beverage or confectionery as
frozen concentrated beverages consumed not to exceed 10 p.p.m. If used in combination
with sodium salt of methyl-p-hydroxybenzoate, the total
amount in the beverage or confectionery as consumed not
to exceed 10 p.p.m. calculated as methyl-p-
hydroxybenzoate.
(6) (6)
Enzyme preparations 5,000 p.p.m. calculated as p-hydroxybenzoic acid. If used
in combination with propyl-p-hydroxybenzoate, sodium
salt of methyl-p-hydroxybenzoic acid or sodium salt of
propyl-p-hydroxybenzoic acid, the total amount not to
exceed 5,000 p.p.m. calculated as p-hydroxybenzoic acid.
(3) (3)
Unstandardized preparations of Good Manufacturing Practice (the total amount of
(a) meat and meat by-product (Division 14); and potassium diacetate or sodium diacetate from all sources
(b) poultry meat and poultry meat by-product (Division added to the food not to exceed 0.25% of final product
22) weight).
(2) (2)
Concentrated (naming the fruit) juice; (naming the 2.5 p.p.m. in products as consumed
fruit) Juice; (naming the fruits) Juice; Unstandardized
beverages containing fruit juice; Unstandardized
beverage concentrates containing fruit juice
(3) (3)
Meat Loaf; Ready-to-eat prepared meat (Division 14); 25 p.p.m.
Ready-to-eat prepared meat by-product; Ready-to-eat
prepared poultry meat; Ready-to-eat prepared poultry
meat by-product; Ready-to-eat preserved meat
(Division 14); Ready-to-eat preserved meat by-
product; Ready-to-eat preserved poultry meat; Ready-
to-eat preserved poultry meat by-product; Ready-to-eat
smoked fish; Sausage
(4) (4)
Refrigerated cooked potato-based products 12.5 p.p.m.
(5) (5)
Unstandardized heat-treated low-acid sauces 6.25 p.p.m.
Part 2 - Class 2 Preservatives
(6) (6)
Unstandardized processed cheese products 30 p.p.m.
(7) (7)
Liquid plant protein isolate-based products that 25 p.p.m.
resemble egg products
(2) (2)
Unstandardized preparations of Good Manufacturing Practice
(a) meat and meat by-product (Division 14); and
(b) poultry meat and poultry meat by-product (Division
22)
P.1 Potassium Benzoate Same foods as listed for Benzoic Acid 1,000 p.p.m. calculated as Benzoic Acid
P.2 Potassium Bisulphite Same foods as listed for Sulphurous Acid Same levels as prescribed for Sulphurous Acid
(2) (2)
If used singly or in any combination with modified vinegar
Unstandardized preparations of or sodium diacetate, the total amount of potassium
(a) meat and meat by-product (Division 14); and diacetate or sodium diacetate added to the food not to
(b) poultry meat and poultry meat by-product (Division exceed 0.25% of final product weight.
22)
(2) (2)
Solid cut meat; Solid cut poultry meat Good Manufacturing Practice provided that:
(a) i) when sold as a cooked product, the solid cut meat or
solid cut poultry meat contains a meat protein content of
not less than 12 per cent;
ii) when sold as an uncooked product, the solid cut meat or
solid cut poultry meat contains a meat protein content of
not less than 10 per cent;
(b) a bone or a visible fat layer is not included in any
calculation used to determine meat protein content for the
purposes noted in (a) i) and (a) ii) above; and
(c) the potassium lactate is not used in the fluids of a chill
tank in which a whole or any part of a dressed poultry
carcass is placed
Part 2 - Class 2 Preservatives
(3) (3)
Prepared fish or prepared meat, except canned prepared Good Manufacturing Practice
fish and canned prepared meat (Division 21);
Preserved fish or preserved meat (Division 21)
(4) (4)
Unstandardized preparations of fish and meat (Division Good Manufacturing Practice
21)
P.3 Potassium Metabisulphite Same foods as listed for Sulphurous Acid Same levels as prescribed for Sulphurous Acid
(2) (2)
Unstandardized oyster-flavoured sauces 1,000 p.p.m., calculated as sorbic acid
P.4.1 Propionic acid Ready-to-eat prepared meat (Division 14); Ready-to- 2,500 p.p.m. If used in combination with sodium
eat prepared meat by-product; Ready-to-eat prepared propionate, the total not to exceed 2,500 p.p.m. calculated
poultry meat; Ready-to-eat prepared poultry meat by- as propionic acid
product; Ready-to-eat preserved meat (Division 14);
Ready-to-eat preserved meat by-product; Ready-to-eat
preserved poultry meat; Ready-to-eat preserved poultry
meat by-product; Wieners
(4) (4)
Aqueous colour formulations for use in marinades Good Manufacturing Practice. The total amount of propyl-
p-hydroxybenzoate in the marinade not to exceed 40
p.p.m. If used in combination with sodium salt of propyl-
p-hydroxybenzoate, the total amount in the marinade not
to exceed 40 p.p.m. calculated as propyl-p-
hydroxybenzoate.
(5) (5)
Aqueous colour formulations for use in unstandardized Good Manufacturing Practice. The amount of propyl-p-
carbonated flavoured beverages hydroxybenzoate in the beverage not to exceed 10 p.p.m.
If used in combination with sodium salt of propyl-p-
hydroxybenzoate, the total amount in the beverage not to
exceed 10 p.p.m. calculated as propyl-p-hydroxybenzoate.
(6) (6)
Aqueous colour formulations for use in unstandardized Good Manufacturing Practice. The amount of propyl-p-
confectionery hydroxybenzoate in the confectionery not to exceed 20
p.p.m. If used in combination with sodium salt of propyl-
p-hydroxybenzoate, the total amount in the confectionery
not to exceed 20 p.p.m. calculated as propyl-p-
hydroxybenzoate.
(7) (7)
Enzyme preparations 5,000 p.p.m. calculated as p-hydroxybenzoic acid. If used
in combination with methyl-p-hydroxybenzoate, sodium
salt of methyl-p-hydroxybenzoic acid or sodium salt of
propyl-p-hydroxybenzoic acid, the total amount not to
Part 2 - Class 2 Preservatives
(2) (2)
Unstandardized preparations of Good Manufacturing Practice
(a) meat and meat by-product (Division 14); and
(b) poultry meat and poultry meat by-product (Division
22)
S.1 Sodium Benzoate Same foods as listed for Benzoic Acid 1,000 p.p.m. calculated as Benzoic Acid
S.2 Sodium Bisulphite Same foods as listed for Sulphurous Acid Same levels as prescribed for Sulphurous Acid
(2) (2)
Unstandardized preparations of If used singly or in any combination with modified vinegar
Part 2 - Class 2 Preservatives
(a) meat and meat by-product (Division 14); and or potassium diacetate, the total amount of potassium
(b) poultry meat and poultry meat by-product (Division diacetate or sodium diacetate added to the food not to
22) exceed 0.25% of final product weight.
(3) (3)
Prepared fish or prepared meat (Division 21); 0.25% of final product weight
Preserved fish or preserved meat (Division 21)
(4) (4)
Unstandardized preparations of fish and meat (Division 0.25% of final product weight
21)
(2) (2)
Solid cut meat; Solid cut poultry meat Good Manufacturing Practice provided that:
(a) i) when sold as a cooked product, the solid cut meat or
solid cut poultry meat contains a meat protein content of
not less than 12 per cent;
ii) when sold as an uncooked product, the solid cut meat or
solid cut poultry meat contains a meat protein content of
not less than 10 per cent;
(b) a bone or a visible fat layer is not included in any
calculation used to determine meat protein content for the
Part 2 - Class 2 Preservatives
(3) (3)
Prepared fish or prepared meat, except canned prepared Good Manufacturing Practice
fish and canned prepared meat (Division 21);
Preserved fish or preserved meat (Division 21)
(4) (4)
Unstandardized preparations of fish and meat (Division Good Manufacturing Practice
21)
(2) (2)
Canned sea snails Good Manufacturing Practice, provided that residues in the
edible portion of the uncooked product do not exceed 100
p.p.m., calculated as sulphur dioxide
S.3.1 Sodium propionate Same foods as listed in Part 2 of this List for Propionic 2,500 p.p.m. calculated as propionic acid. If used in
Acid combination with propionic acid, the total not to exceed
2,500 p.p.m. calculated as propionic acid
S.4 Sodium Salt of Methyl-p- Same foods as listed for methyl-p-hydroxybenzoate Same levels and conditions as prescribed for methyl-p-
hydroxybenzoic acid hydroxybenzoate
S.5 Sodium Salt of Propyl-p- Same foods as listed for propyl-p-hydroxybenzoate Same levels and conditions as prescribed for propyl-p-
hydroxybenzoic acid hydroxybenzoate
Part 2 - Class 2 Preservatives
S.6 Sodium Sorbate Same foods as listed for Sorbic Acid Same levels as prescribed for Sorbic Acid
S.7 Sodium Sulphite Same foods as listed for Sulphurous Acid Same levels as prescribed for Sulphurous Acid
S.8 Sodium Dithionite Same foods as listed for Sulphurous Acid Same levels as prescribed for Sulphurous Acid
(2) (2)
Unstandardized foods (except unstandardized 1,000 p.p.m.
preparations of
(a) meat and meat by-product (Division 14);
(b) fish and meat (Division 21); and
(c) poultry meat and poultry meat by-product (Division
22)]
(3) (3)
Olive brine 300 p.p.m.
(4) (4)
Part 2 - Class 2 Preservatives
(5) (5)
Unstandardized salad dressings 3,350 p.p.m.
(2) (2)
Ale; Beer; Light beer; Malt liquor; Porter; Stout 15 p.p.m. calculated as sulphur dioxide
(3) (3)
Apple (or rhubarb) and (naming the fruit) jam; 500 p.p.m. calculated as sulphur dioxide
Concentrated (naming the fruit) juice except frozen
concentrated orange juice; Fancy molasses; Fig
marmalade with pectin; Frozen sliced apples; Gelatin;
Mincemeat; (naming the citrus fruit) Marmalade with
pectin; (naming the fruit) Jam; (naming the fruit) Jam
with pectin; (naming the fruit) Jelly with pectin;
(naming the fruit) Juice; (naming the fruits) Juice;
(naming the source of the glucose) Syrup; Pickles;
Pineapple marmalade with pectin; Refiners' molasses;
Relishes; Table molasses; Tomato catsup; Tomato
paste; Tomato pulp; Tomato puree
(4) (4)
Unstandardized beverages 100 p.p.m. calculated as sulphur dioxide
(5) (5)
Part 2 - Class 2 Preservatives
(6) (6)
Unstandardized foods [except in food recognized as a 500 p.p.m. calculated as sulphur dioxide
source of thiamine and except unstandardized
preparations of
(a) meat and meat by-product (Division 14);
(b) fish and meat (Division 21); and
(c) poultry meat and poultry meat by-product (Division
22)]
(7) (7)
Frozen mushrooms 90 p.p.m. calculated as sulphur dioxide
(8) (8)
Dextrose Anhydrous; Dextrose Monohydrate 20 p.p.m. calculated as sulphur dioxide
(9) (9)
Glucose or glucose syrup 40 p.p.m. except glucose or glucose syrup for the
manufacture of sugar confectionery not more than 400
p.p.m. calculated as sulphur dioxide
(10) (10)
Glucose solids or dried glucose syrup 40 p.p.m. except glucose solids or dried glucose syrup for
the manufacture of sugar confectionary not more than 150
p.p.m. calculated as sulphur dioxide
(11) (11)
Crustaceans Good Manufacturing Practice. Residues in the edible
portion of the uncooked product not to exceed 100 p.p.m.,
calculated as sulphur dioxide.
Part 2 - Class 2 Preservatives
(2) (2)
Roti; Soft flour tortillas 4,000 p.p.m.
C.2 Calcium Sorbate Same foods as listed for Sorbic Acid Same maximum levels of use as listed for Sorbic Acid
(2) (2)
Wine 200 p.p.m.
(3) (3)
Cider; Fruit wine; Perry; Unstandardized alcoholic ciders 250 p.p.m.
(3) (3)
Concentrates for unstandardized non-alcoholic carbonated beverages; 25 p.p.m. in beverages as consumed
Non-carbonated sweetened flavoured water-based beverages with
vitamin and mineral nutrients added; Unstandardized non-alcoholic
carbonated beverages
(4) (4)
Concentrates for unstandardized non-alcoholic non-carbonated 80 p.p.m. in beverages as consumed
flavoured water-based beverages; Mixes for unstandardized non-
alcoholic non-carbonated flavoured water-based beverages;
Unstandardized fruit-based beverages; Unstandardized fruit and
vegetable-based beverages; Unstandardized vegetable-based
beverages; Unstandardized non-alcoholic non-carbonated flavoured
water-based beverages
(2) (2)
The surface of grated or shredded (naming the variety) cheese and 10 p.p.m. in accordance with the requirements of sections
grated or shredded cheddar cheese B.08.033 and B.08.034
(2) (2)
Roti; Soft flour tortillas 5,000 p.p.m.
(3) (3)
Cakes; Croissants; Danish pastries; Muffins 3,500 p.p.m.
Part 3 - Class 3 Preservatives
(2) (2)
Cheddar cheese; Cold-pack cheese food; Cold-pack cheese food with 2,000 p.p.m. or 3,000 p.p.m., as the case may be, in
(naming the added ingredients); Cold-pack (naming the variety) accordance with the requirements of sections B.08.033,
cheese; Cold-pack (naming the variety) cheese with (naming the B.08.034, B.08.035, B.08.037, B.08.038, B.08.039,
added ingredients); Cream cheese; Cream cheese with (naming the B.08.040, B.08.041, B.08.041.1, B.08.041.2, B.08.041.3,
added ingredients); Cream cheese spread; Cream cheese spread with B.08.041.4, B.08.041.5, B.08.041.6, B.08.041.7 and
(naming the added ingredients); (naming the variety) Cheese; B.08.041.8
Processed cheese food; Processed cheese food with (naming the
added ingredients); Processed cheese spread; Processed cheese
spread with (naming the added ingredients); Processed (naming the
variety) cheese; Processed (naming the variety) cheese with (naming
the added ingredients)
(3) (3)
Unstandardized foods [except unstandardized preparations of 2,000 p.p.m.
(a) meat and meat by-product (Division 14);
(b) fish and meat (Division 21); and
(c) poultry meat and poultry meat by-product (Division 22)]
(2) (2)
Unstandardized foods [except unstandardized preparations of 3,000 p.p.m.
(a) meat and meat by-product (Division 14);
(b) fish and meat (Division 21); and
(c) poultry meat and poultry meat by-product (Division 22)]
S.2 Sodium Propionate Same foods as listed in Part 3 of this List for Propionic Acid 2,000 p.p.m. calculated as Propionic Acid
Part 3 - Class 3 Preservatives
(2) (2)
Cheddar cheese; Cold-pack cheese food; Cold-pack cheese food with Same maximum level of use as listed for Sorbic Acid
(naming the added ingredients); Cold-pack (naming the variety)
cheese; Cold-pack (naming the variety) cheese with (naming the
added ingredients); Cream cheese; Cream cheese with (naming the
added ingredients); Cream cheese spread; Cream cheese spread with
(naming the added ingredients); (naming the variety) Cheese;
Processed cheese food; Processed cheese food with (naming the
added ingredients); Processed cheese spread; Processed cheese
spread with (naming the added ingredients); Processed (naming the
variety) cheese; Processed (naming the variety) cheese with (naming
the added ingredients)
(3) (3)
Cider; Wine; Honey wine Same maximum level of use as listed for Sorbic Acid
(4) (4)
Unstandardized foods [except unstandardized preparations of Same maximum level of use as listed for Sorbic Acid
(a) meat and meat by-product (Division 14);
(b) fish and meat (Division 21); and
(c) poultry meat and poultry meat by-products (Division 22)]
(2) (2)
Cheddar cheese; Cold-pack cheese food; Cold-pack cheese food with 3,000 p.p.m. in accordance with the requirements of
Part 3 - Class 3 Preservatives
(naming the added ingredients); Cold-pack (naming the variety) sections B.08.033, B.08.034, B.08.035, B.08.037, B.08.038,
cheese; Cold-pack (naming the variety) cheese with (naming the B.08.039, B.08.040, B.08.041, B.08.041.1, B.08.041.2,
added ingredients); Cream cheese; Cream cheese with (naming the B.08.041.3, B.08.041.4, B.08.041.5, B.08.041.6, B.08.041.7
added ingredients); Cream cheese spread; Cream cheese spread with and B.08.041.8
(naming the added ingredients); (naming the variety) Cheese;
Processed cheese food; Processed cheese food with (naming the
added ingredients); Processed cheese spread; Processed cheese
spread with (naming the added ingredients); Processed (naming the
variety) cheese; Processed (naming the variety) cheese with (naming
the added ingredients)
(3) (3)
Cider; Wine; Honey Wine 500 p.p.m. in accordance with the requirements of
B.02.100, B.02.106 and B.02.120
(4) (4)
Unstandardized foods [except unstandardized preparations of 1,000 p.p.m.
(a) meat and meat by-product (Division 14);
(b) fish and meat (Division 21); and
(c) poultry meat and poultry meat by-products (Division 22)]
(5) (5)
Unstandardized processed cheese products 3,000 p.p.m. If calcium sorbate or potassium sorbate is also
used, the total must not exceed 3,000 p.p.m., calculated as
sorbic acid
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(2) (2)
Unstandardized foods Good Manufacturing Practice
(3) (3)
Olives Good Manufacturing Practice
(2) (2)
Unstandardized foods [except unstandardized Good Manufacturing Practice
preparations of
(a) meat and meat by-product (Division 14);
(b) fish and meat (Division 21); and
(c) poultry meat and poultry meat by-product (Division
22)]
(3) (3)
Margarine 0.02% of the fat content. If ascorbyl stearate is also used the total must
not exceed 0.02% of the fat content
(4) (4)
Infant formula 0.001% as consumed
(2) (2)
Margarine 0.02% of the fat content. If ascorbyl palmitate is also used the total must
not exceed 0.02% of the fat content
(3) (3)
Chewing gum 0.02%. If butylated hydroxytoluene or propyl gallate or both are also
used, the total must not exceed 0.02%
(4) (4)
Citrus oil flavours; Dry flavours; Essential oils; 0.125%. If butylated hydroxytoluene or propyl gallate or both are also
used, the total must not exceed 0.125%
(5) (5)
Citrus oils 0.5%. If butylated hydroxytoluene or propyl gallate or both are also used,
the total must not exceed 0.5%
(6) (6)
Partially defatted beef fatty tissue; Partially defatted 0.0065%. If butylated hydroxytoluene is also used the total must not
pork fatty tissue exceed 0.0065%
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(7) (7)
Vitamin A liquids for addition to food 5 mg/1,000,000 International Units
(8) (8)
Dry beverage mixes; Dry dessert and confectionery 0.009%
mixes
(9) (9)
Active dry yeast 0.1%
(10) (10)
Unstandardized foods [except unstandardized 0.02% of the fat or the oil content of the food. If butylated
preparations of hydroxytoluene or propyl gallate or both are also used, the total must not
(a) meat and meat by-product (Division 14); exceed 0.02% of the fat or the oil content of the food
(b) fish and meat (Division 21); and
(c) poultry meat and poultry meat by-product (Division
22)]
(11) (11)
Dry Vitamin D preparations for addition to food 10 mg/1,000,000 International Units
(12) (12)
Margarine 0.01% of the fat content. If butylated hydroxytoluene or propyl gallate or
both are also used the total must not exceed 0.01% of the fat content
(13) (13)
Dried cooked poultry meat 0.015% of the fat content. If propyl gallate or citric acid or both are also
used, the total must not exceed 0.015% of the fat content.
(3,5-ditertiarybutyl- Lard; Shortening hydroquinone, singly or in combination, is also used, the total must not
4-hydroxytoluene) exceed 0.02%
(2) (2)
Dehydrated potato products; Dried breakfast cereals 0.005%. If butylated hydroxyanisole or propyl gallate or both are also
used, the total must not exceed 0.005%
(3) (3)
Chewing gum 0.02%. If butylated hydroxyanisole or propyl gallate or both are also
used, the total must not exceed 0.02%
(4) (4)
Citrus oil flavours; Dry flavours; Essential oils 0.125%. If butylated hydroxyanisole or propyl gallate or both are also
used, the total must not exceed 0.125%
(5) (5)
Citrus oils 0.5%. If butylated hydroxyanisole or propyl gallate or both are also used,
the total must not exceed 0.5%
(6) (6)
Partially defatted beef fatty tissue; Partially defatted 0.0065%. If butylated hydroxyanisole is also used the total must not
pork fatty tissue exceed 0.0065%
(7) (7)
Vitamin A liquids for addition to food 5 mg/1,000,000 International Units
(8) (8)
Parboiled rice 0.0035%
(9) (9)
Unstandardized foods [except unstandardized 0.02% of the fat or the oil content of the food. If butylated
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preparations of hydroxyanisole or propyl gallate or both are also used, the total must not
(a) meat and meat by-products (Division 14); exceed 0.02% of the fat or the oil content of the food
(b) fish and meat (Division 21); and
(c) poultry meat and poultry meat by-product (Division
22)]
(10) (10)
Dry Vitamin D preparations for addition to food 10 mg/1,000,000 Internatinal Units
(11) (11)
Margarine 0.01% of the fat content. If butylated hydroxyanisole or propyl gallate or
both are also used the total must not exceed 0.01% of the fat content
(2) (2)
Unstandardized foods [except unstandardized Good Manufacturing Practice
preparations of
(a) meat and meat by-product (Division 14);
(b) fish and meat (Division 21); and
(c) poultry meat and poultry meat by-product (Division
22)]
(3) (3)
Dried cooked poultry meat 0.015% of the fat content. If butylated hydroxyanisole or propyl gallate
or both are also used, the total must not exceed 0.015% of the fat content.
(2) (2)
Unstandardized foods [except unstandardized Good Manufacturing Practice
preparations of
(a) meat and meat by-product (Division 14);
(b) fish and meat (Division 21); and
(c) poultry meat and poultry meat by-product (Division
22)]
(3) (3)
Margarine 0.01% of the fat content. If monoglyceride citrate, monoisopropyl citrate
or stearyl citrate, singly or in combination, is also used, the total must not
exceed 0.01% of the fat content
C.1.1 L-Cysteine Nutritional supplements set out in section B.24.201 Good Manufacturing Practice
C.2 L-Cysteine Sulphite replacement formulations for prepared fruits Good Manufacturing Practice
Hydrochloride and vegetables
(2) (2)
Unstandardized foods [except unstandardized Good Manufacturing Practice
preparations of
(a) meat and meat by-product (Division 14);
(b) fish and meat (Division 21); and
(c) poultry meat and poultry meat by-product (Division
22)]
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(2) (2)
Unstandardized foods [except unstandardized Good Manufacturing Practice
preparations of
(a) meat and meat by-product (Division 14);
(b) fish and meat (Division 21); and
(c) poultry meat and poultry meat by-product (Division
22)]
(2) (2)
Unstandardized foods [except unstandardized Good Manufacturing Practice
preparations of
(a) meat and meat by-product (Division 14);
(b) fish and meat (Division 21); and
(c) poultry meat and poultry meat by-product (Division
22)]
(2) (2)
Unstandardized foods [except unstandardized Good Manufacturing Practice
preparations of
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(3) (3)
Margarine 0.01% of the fat content. If citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides,
monoisopropyl citrate or stearyl citrate, singly or in combination, is also
used, the total must not exceed 0.01% of the fat content
(2) (2)
Unstandardized foods [except unstandardized Good Manufacturing Practice
preparations of
(a) meat and meat by-product (Division 14);
(b) fish and meat (Division 21); and
(c) poultry meat and poultry meat by-product (Division
22)]
(3) (3)
Margarine 0.01% of the fat content. If citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides,
monoglyceride citrate or stearyl citrate, singly or in combination, is also
used, the total must not exceed 0.01% of the fat content
(2) (2)
Dehydrated potato products; Dried breakfast cereals 0.005%. If butylated hydroxyanisole or butylated hydroxytoluene or both
are also used, the total must not exceed 0.005%
(3) (3)
Chewing gum 0.02%. If butylated hydroxyanisole or butylated hydroxytoluene or both
are also used, the total must not exceed 0.02%
(4) (4)
Dry flavours; Essential oils 0.125%. If butylated hydroxyanisole or butylated hydroxytoluene or both
are also used, the total must not exceed 0.125%
(5) (5)
Citrus oils 0.5%. If butylated hydroxyanisole or butylated hydroxytoluene or both
are also used, the total must not exceed 0.5%
(6) (6)
Unstandardized foods [except unstandardized 0.02% of the fat or the oil content of the food. If butylated
preparations of hydroxyanisole or butylated hydroxytoluene or both are also used, the
(a) meat and meat by-product (Division 14); total must not exceed 0.02% of the fat or the oil content of the food
(b) fish and meat (Division 21); and
(c) poultry meat and poultry meat by-product (Division
22)]
(7) (7)
Margarine 0.01% of the fat content. If butylated hydroxyanisole or butylated
hydroxytoluene or both are also used the total must not exceed 0.01% of
the fat content
(8) (8)
Dried cooked poultry meat 0.015% of the fat content. If butylated hydroxyanisole or citric acid or
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both are also used the total must not exceed 0.015% of the fat content.
(2) (2)
Unstandardized foods [except unstandardized Good Manufacturing Practice
preparations of
(a) meat and meat by-product (Division 14);
(b) fish and meat (Division 21); and
(c) poultry meat and poultry meat by-product (Division
22)]
T.1A Tertiary Butyl Fats and oils other than milk fat, olive oil and suet; 0.02%. If butylated hydroxyanisole, butylated hydroxytoluene or propyl
Hydroquinone Lard; Shortening gallate, singly or in combination, is also used, the total must not exceed
0.02%
22)]
(3) (3)
Infant formula 0.001% as consumed
(4) (4)
Frozen fish fillets; Frozen prepared fish fillets 300 mg/kg
(5) (5)
Olive oil Good Manufacturing Practice in accordance with the requirements of
B.09.003
(6) (6)
Dried cooked poultry meat 0.03% of fat content
(7) (7)
Dehydrated fish broth; Dehydrated mollusc broth 50 p.p.m. in the reconstituted broth